Empoli vs Mantova Prediction 14 March 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Empoli and Mantova in the 30th round of Serie B? Empoli have been struggling offensively, particularly in their home matches, which is highlighted by their recent setbacks. Meanwhile, Mantova show inconsistency but still manage to find the net even in away games. The league standings add extra motivation for both teams, as they are hovering near the lower end of the table and are eager to avoid relegation.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Mantova):
- ball possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 17 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊Officially, Empoli and Mantova have faced off in just one match.
Head-to-head statistics Empoli - Mantova
Empoli Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - US Catanzaro, away team - Empoli). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here's the game statistics (Empoli vs US Catanzaro):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 9;
- fouls: 25 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Empoli are currently sitting in 13th place and are going through a challenging phase, having gone ten matches without a win. In their last five outings, they have drawn three times and suffered two defeats. The team struggles with attacking efficiency at home, often scoring no more than one goal per game in most of their home fixtures. The coaching staff is also concerned about their average goals conceded, which stands at 1.45 per match.
Match Results: Empoli
Mantova Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Mantova, away - Juve Stabia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Mantova vs Juve Stabia):
- ball possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 16 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 6;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Mantova sit in 15th place on the table, showcasing inconsistent form with two wins and two losses in their last five matches, highlighting the team's unpredictability. Nevertheless, their attacking line remains quite active, averaging over one goal per game across their last ten outings. The challenges arise in defense, where they concede an average of 1.6 goals per match.
Match Results: Mantova
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Empoli vs Mantova
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 7 vs 8;
- win percentage: 24% vs 28%;
- losses: 12 vs 15;
- draws: 10 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 0 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
- Mantova won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Serie B).
- Mantova won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Empoli vs Mantova
- average total in the tournament: 2.69 vs 2.55;
- average total goals scored: 1.24 vs 1.03;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.45;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.69 vs 0.59;
- Empoli: average total at home in the tournament - 1.33;
- Mantova: average total away in the tournament - 0.64;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.6) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Empoli have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 home games (Serie B).
Prediction on corners
Empoli: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83; at home field - 5.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; at home field - 8.6.
Mantova: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 4.8.
- Empoli have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 home games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Empoli vs Mantova
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 11 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Mantova away - 5 (36%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Mantova away - 3 (60%).
- Empoli have scored and conceded in last 7 games (Serie B).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (45/290, 15.5%);
- Empoli at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (7/15, 46.7%);
- Mantova away most often play: 1:0 (4/14, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.29% (odds 7.5)
1:1 - 12.12% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.23% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Empoli are considered the favorites for the upcoming match, yet the team is far from their peak form and frequently makes mistakes. In recent games, the hosts consistently find themselves in high-scoring affairs-seven consecutive matches have ended with goals from both sides. This suggests that while their defense is shaky, their attack still manages to create chances. Given this context, betting on both teams to score appears to be a reasonable prediction.No comments
Betting Tips: Empoli - Mantova
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